CHAPTER SIXTY SIX
Author: Victor Amos Regannez
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The representatives, Mario Lopez (Production Supervisor), Carlos Ramirez (Quality Control Lead), Ana Gutierrez (Logistics Coordinator), Juan Torres (Maintenance Manager), and Leandro Martinez (IT Specialist), walked into the boardroom where Alexander Steel, Michael, and the executives were seated.

Alexander gestured for them to take a seat, a gesture that carried a mix of formality and curiosity.

"Welcome, please have a seat," Alexander Steel said, motioning toward the chairs arranged around the table.

The representatives took their seats, with their expressions wearing a mix of determination and apprehension.

Alexander Steel leaning forward, addressed them directly. "I appreciate your willingness to come forward and discuss your concerns. However, I'm genuinely curious why such a significant demand for a quadruple increase in salaries has arisen seemingly out of nowhere. Can you shed some light on this?"

Mr Mario Lopez, a bald chubby manwho was the Production Supervisor, spoke on b
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